May 2010

2K Sports & Duck Down Announce Winners of NBA 2K11 Soundtrack Contest

by Justin May 17, 2010 Singles

2K Sports & Duck Down have announced the winners of their NBA 2K11 contest. The winning emcee Yung Automatik and winning producer Bay Root Productions, will have their song featured on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack. Hit the jump for the full press release & to hear the track “Go Hard or Go Home.”

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WEB: Pray [Open Bar Season Week 16]

by Kevin May 17, 2010 Open Bar Season

This week WEB gets a little personal in the track “Pray”: “After a close friend of mine passed away earlier this week, I was reminded of a conversation we had over a year ago about our views on religion. In a strange twist of coincidence, I actually recorded a song that I wrote which was [...]

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Bavu Blakes: Me On The Mic (Trailer)

by Justin May 17, 2010 Coming Soon
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANxpzaIpVJs Crew 54 linked up with Bavu Blakes to do the music video for his song “Me On The Mic” and put together this funny trailer to promote the song for “Mr. Drakes.” The actual video for “Me On The Mic” (which you can hear toward the end) will drop next Monday.

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HaZiQ: On Point [prod by Ski Beatz]

by Justin May 17, 2010 Singles

D.C. bred emcee HaZiQ drops a new leak called “On Point” produced by veteran beatsmith Ski Beatz. The track will appear on HaZiQ’s debut album Business Is Good which is coming soon.

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H. Stax (of F.A.B.I.D.): Salute To The Ill Kid (Guru Tribute)

by Justin May 17, 2010 Singles

H. Stax aka Hannibal Stax pays tribute to his friend Guru by going in over Gang Starr’s “Eulogy” in “Salute To The Ill Kid.” The New York veteran was signed by Guru to his Ill Kid label in 1995 with his group F.A.B.I.D. and appearing on many projects from Guru & DJ Premier including Gang [...]

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Settle The Score: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik vs. ATLiens vs. Aquemini

by Justin May 17, 2010 Settle The Score

The 2nd edition of Settle The Score tackles the discog of arguably the best duo in hip hop history, OutKast. From 1994-1998, Andre 3000 & Big Boi (with the help of Organized Noize) released 3 of the all-time great albums – their debut Southernplayasticadillacmuzik, ATLiens and Aquemini. Kast also did something that few acts in the [...]

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Chaundon Presents Just My Thoughts [Exclusive Guest Blog]

by Chaundon May 17, 2010 Exclusive

[Note - Words by Justin] Today we are proud to bring you an exclusive piece written from Justus League member Chaundon. The veteran emcee will periodically give us his take on some of the issues in hip hop and his first is a good one. Chaundon covers a topic that brings about strong opinions – [...]

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Everliven Sound (Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam): Get Up, Stand Up (Survivalist)

by Kevin May 17, 2010 Singles

Prior to the June 22, 2010 release of Everliven Sounds‘ sophomore album Freedom II (HiPNOTT Records/Freedom Ent.), the duo drops the lead single “Get Up, Stand Up (Survivalist)” for free download. Produced by Swedish production team The Beatnikz, the single reintroduces Cymarshall Law and Skit Slam to the hip hop world as Everliven Sound and [...]

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Young Guru Speaks on 9th Wonder

by Kevin May 16, 2010 Around The Net
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Jay-Z’s DJ & engineer, Young Guru discusses finding 9th Wonder and the genesis of the 9th Wonder produced track “Threat” from Jay Z’s classic The Black Album. From the upcoming documentary on Grammy award winning producer 9th Wonder.

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Dee-1: No Applause (Music Video)

by Justin May 16, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO5bH94fZGA Dee-1 drops the music video for his track “No Applause” off his new mixtape. The New Orleans emcee released his project I Hope They Hear Me Now (which you can download here) in April .

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Neco Redd: No Discipline EP

by J. Rizzle May 16, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Neco Redd is a veteran singer and songwriter that has toured with Kid Rock and Amp Fiddler of the legendary Parliament Funkadelic.  Neco has penned songs for a wide range of artist that includes Platinum Pied Pipers (“American Pimp” and “Fever”).  She is currently putting the finishing touches on the collaborative project with her song [...]

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DJ Spinna: Marvin Gaye Mix (Part 1)

by J. Rizzle May 16, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we present to you this mix by DJ Spinna which features legendary Marvin Gaye.  This mix is a birthday tribute to Marvin (April 2), it is packed with rare tracks, b-sides and alternate takes.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Curren$y: King Kong (Music Video)

by Justin May 15, 2010 Music Videos
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Curren$y – King Kong from Creative Control on Vimeo. Curren$y links up with Creative Control to give the video treatment to his latest single “King Kong.” The track is slated to appear on his new album Pilot Talk, which keeps getting pushed back & is now due out on June 15th.

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Solillaquists Of Sound: Marvel (Music Video)

by Justin May 15, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s the music video for Solillaquists Of Sound’s song “Marvel” off their 2009 album No More Heroes. The video from the Florida crew lead by emcee Swamburger is directed by emcee/producer X:144. Spotted at Potholes.

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Signif: Unleashed (Music Video)

by Justin May 15, 2010 Music Videos
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Signif “Unleashed” Music Video from Alphabang on Vimeo. Signif drops the visuals for her song “Unleashed” directed by Darren Cole. Signif has also released a remix EP with Haz Solo, The Transition Remixes, which is available now.

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King Mez: Everything (feat Sean Boog) [prod by Sinopsis of Kooley High]

by Justin May 15, 2010 Singles

King Mez & Kooley High’s Sinopsis will be releasing an EP together in the fall & here’s the first glimpse at the collaboration. Mez & Sinopsis are joined by The Away Team’s Sean Boog for the first leak off the project,  ”Everything.”

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4-Ize: Concrete Jungle (feat De La Soul & Señor Kaos)

by Justin May 15, 2010 Singles

The homie Señor Kaos sent over a new track he did with 4-Ize and the legends De La Soul called “Concrete Jungle” off 4-Ize’s upcoming project. The ATL meets De La in this dope song that details the hardships growing up in the concrete jungle. This cut will appear on 4-Ize’s new Off The Top [...]

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T.I. Interview with Larry King

by Carsten May 15, 2010 Around The Net

T.I. sits down with the legendary tv host Larry King for his first post prison interview. The self proclaimed king of the south talks about growing up in Atlanta, the time behind bars and his upcoming projects. Part two and three of the interview after the jump.

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Hawdwerk & Jansport J: Ride (feat The God Sincere) [Music Video]

by Justin May 14, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axnB06IYmNE Hawdwerk & Jansport J bring you the visuals for their song “Ride” off High Power Moves. If for some reason you’re STILL sleeping, grab HPM asap & check out the heat these two created.

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Hi Stakez: A Day In The Life (Music Video)

by Justin May 14, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIqvDLecBY Hi Stakez drops the music video for the title track off his new EP A Day In The Life. The Houston native’s latest project is available now on iTunes & Amazon.

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